Market Mashup - What's on the Market Calendar Summer 2014

Tis' the season for Markets so I thought I would compile a handy list of upcoming markets for you in Christchurch. As you can see there's a lot on the calendar!  I hope to see you at some of these either shopping or stalling it (in a good way).  Also if you know of any other Market events please contact me and I can add to the list or please feel free to comment below.

Cathedral Square Market

Running most days throughout Market Season (check website for details)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Cathedral Square
Official Website: http://www.hazellovesdesign.com/

New Brighton Seaside Market
Every Saturday from 8th November to the 20th December
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: New Brighton Pedestrian Mall
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/NBCommunityMarket

Sumner Sunday Market
Every Sunday from 19th October to the 5th April
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Sumner Village Green
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/SumnerMarket

Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market
Every Sunday
Time: 9am - 2pm
Venue: Riccarton Racecourse, 146 Racecourse Road
Official Website: http://www.riccartonmarket.co.nz/

Shabby Chic Market
Date:  (1st Sunday of every month)
Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Rochester Villa
Official Website: Shabby Chic Market Day

Lost and Found Market
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Market
Date: Sat 15th Nov
Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: CPIT CPSA

Official Website: http://lostfound.co.nz/

The Revamp Vintage Market
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: The Pavilion @ Rangi Ruru Girls High School
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheReVampVintageMarket

Christmas Encraftment Market

Date: Saturday 29th November
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Foundry Bar, 90 Ilam Rd
Official Website: the blog or https://www.facebook.com/Encraftment

Mandeville Craft Festival

Date: Sunday 30th November

Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: Mandeville Sports Club, 431 Mandeville Rd

Official Website: http://www.mandevillecraftfestival.co.nz/

Rolleston Community Market

Date:  Sunday 30th November
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Rolleston Community Centre
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolleston-Community-Market/

Shop Me Pretty
The 12 days til Christmas Fete

Date: Saturday 13th December

Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: 280 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst

Official Website: www.shopmepretty.co.nz

Lincoln's Christmas Twilight Market

Date: Thursday 18th December

Time: 4pm - 7pm
Venue: On The Green bside Hillyer's Cafe, Lincoln

Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket

Market Mashup - Lost & Found Market

I was recently a stall holder at The Big Melt Market which was another great Lost and Found Market event. It was fun to be part of the market scene again, being amongst very talented and creative people (you guys rock!).  While I was a very busy bee on my own stall I did manage to have a wee sneak peek of all that was on offer and here are some of my faves....

Foxy Foxes from Ameliorate Designs

Pin Cushion Ring from El Pato Guapo

The latest designs from Gracefield

Snowflake Cookie Cutter from Making It!  Perfect for Miss 3's Frozen themed party!

Flustercluck from Off Beat

Snow White cushion from Shakey Smiles

Winter Double Sided Pendant Necklace from Pretty Birds

Cloud Cushion from Remember when you used to be a Rascal

Wall Decals from Sticky Tiki

Oh Deer Cross Stitch kit from Stitchology

And something just a little bit cute from me....

Photo courtesy of Glow Studio

Market Mashup - Winter Encraftment Market

Well the Winter Encraftment Market was certainly the event to be at last weekend!  It was super busy right from the start, my sneaky plan to beat the crowds didn't quite go to plan. It was great to see so many stall holders and their handmade creations.  Here is a snapshot of some of the cuties I found and wanted to buy and I'm sure you will agree you want to, too.  Thanks to the lovely stallholders who I spoke to and caught up with, it was great to see you and to see you have such a great market day.

These bright coloured embroidery hoops and Pom Pom flowers caught my eye from Miss Mavis

These Story Stones from Jambalaya Handmade Crafts would make a great gift to encourage the kid's imagination, the illustrations were super cute with lots of characters, props, and settings.

I loved the little clay houses on driftwood from Creative Clay Studio so much, that I bought one.  And the cone brooches are just so Christchurch aren't they?  Who knew you could make them look so cute!

These wooden toys from Off Beat would be a boy's or girl's best friend for EVER.  They are super cute and so much work has gone into making them so.  The little features and details are what makes them so special (and cute of course!). 

These other cuties caught my eye in my travels and would have loved for them to have come home with me!
Pocket Toys from Ameliorate Designs, Hooded Bear Cowls from Les Pommes Rouges, Buttons from Buttoflies, Girl's Woollen Dress from Snippet

My fave purchase of the day though, was this Toadstool Cookie Cutter from Making It!.  Can't wait to do some baking with Miss 2.5 and create some toadstool cookies.

And the next Encraftment is rumoured to be Sat 29th November, you can keep up to date here.

Images used with the kind permission of Jen from Utterly in Love.

Market Mashup - Lost & Found Market & Anissa Victoria's Vintage Market

The Lost & Found Market in conjunction with the Anissa Victoria's Vintage Market took over the Pallet Pavilion on Saturday (which sadly on a side note is being deconstructed next month - you can read about it here). It was a lovely autumnal day on Saturday, perfect weather for a market, and so nice to be outside, not too hot and not too cold, although the wind was a little windy at times!    I found lots of crafty things worth a mention, as you will see below there are some very creative and talented people out there, make sure you head to their pages to check them out, say hi and see anything else they might have.  Market season quietens down a little now, although there are still some events on the Market calendar which can be found here, although keep checking back as I'm sure some of this information is not 100% accurate.
Thanks to all the lovely Stallholders I met and caught up with again, letting me take photos and generally just stalking you, it was nice to chat and get inspired and 'catch' the Market bug again after having taken a sabbatical. I look forward to seeing more of your creative endeavours, so keep calm and craft on.

for the little ladies

1. Rainy Day Pants - Michael & Maisie
2. Bunny Softies - Baby Bird
3. 3D Cupcake Cookie Cutter - Making It!
4. Bookhouse - Remember When You Used To Be A Rascal
5. Coin Purse - The Hope Tree
6. Letter Bunting - Ameliorate Designs
7. Little Doggies - Ameliorate Designs

for the lads

1. Fleecy Houses Leggings - Chasing Will
2. Suburban Flags - Remember When You Used To Be A Rascal
3. Yellow Cross Slouch Beanie - MumMa
4. Dino Panel - Fabric Fixation
5. Tassel Loafer -MumMa
6. Little Sailor Romper - Goldie Clothing

for the mums & dads

  

1. Bicycle Cushion - Ameliorate Designs
2. Vintage Shirt & Tie Bunting - R.L.S Arthouse
3. Bunting Necklaces - Genevieve Robinson 
4. Creepy Twins - Sh*ts about to get dainty
5. Hungry Apology Stitch - The Queen Stitch
6. Tangram & Tessellation Necklaces - Pandemonium
7. Cone Cushion - Kotsu Designs

Market Mashup - What's on the Market Calendar.............

Tis' the season for Markets so I thought I would compile a handy list of upcoming markets for you.  As you can see there's a lot on the calendar!  I hope to see you at some of these either shopping or stalling it (in a good way).  Also if you know of any other Market events please contact me and I can add to the list or comment below.

Anissa Victoria's Twilight Vintage Market

Date: 25th October (every Friday night)

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Venue: Pallet Pavilion 

Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/AnissaVictoriasVintageMarket

Lost and Found Festa Night Market
Date:  Sat 26th and Sun 27th of Oct
Time: 6pm - 12am
Venue: Cathedral Square
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/lostfoundnz

Rolleston Community Market

Date: Monthly Market on Sunday 27th October, Xmas Market 24th November
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: Rolleston Community Centre
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolleston-Community-Market/

The Christmas Country Fete (Culverden)
Date: Thursday 31st October
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: 'Wynyard'
Cost: $20
Official Website: http://www.thefete.co.nz

Oxford Country Garden Fete
Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd November 2013
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Ribblesdale Gardens, Corner Oxford and Barracks Roads, Oxford
Official Website: www.oxfordfete.co.nz
Ticket Info: Payment at the Gate on Entry
Pricing: $15 Adults, Children under 12yrs free

Shabby Chic Market
Date: Sunday 3rd November (1st Sunday of every month)
Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Rochester Villa
Official Website: Shabby Chic Market Day

Not Just Babies Market
Date: Saturday 9th November
Time: 9am - 12pm
Venue: Christchurch Park, 250 Westminster St, St Albans
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/NotJustBabies

Manderley Home & Garden Festival
Saturday 9th–Sunday 10th November 2013
Time: 10am
Venue: 3875 ChristchurchAkaroa Rd Little River
Official Website: www.manderley.co.nz
Pricing: Adult $15 Under12 free

Lost and Found (formerly The Craft Collective)
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Market
Date: Sat 16th Nov
Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: CPIT

Official Website: http://lostfound.co.nz/

Shop Me Pretty
Shop Me Pretty Twilight Garden Fete
Date: Saturday 23rd November

Time: 2pm - 8pm
Venue: 280 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst

Official Website: www.shopmepretty.co.nz

Craft Love Festival

Date: Friday 29th November 2013
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Venue: Mairehau High School
Official Website: www.craftlovefestival.com

Girls Night Out
Date: Thursday 21st November
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Venue: Belfast Rugby Clubrooms
Official Website:

Bambino Encraftment Market

Date: Saturday December 7th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Official Website: Bambino Encraftment

Christmas Encraftment Market

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Cathedral Square
Official Website: the blog or https://www.facebook.com/Encraftment

Happy Shopping x

Market Mashup - Elements Market

I thought I would share with you some of my faves from my fellow stallholders from the recent Elements Market.  I will share some of my own market cuties next so keep an eye out for those.......

Little Red Riding Red from Baby Bird, Little Red Riding Set from Buttoflies, Goodies from Whimsy-oh!, Lou Lou Dress from Michael and Maisie, Shoe & Hat Set from Green Jean

Kid in a Bearsuit from BerriSwitchBlade, Reloved Chevron Table from Hibiscus, Reunion Bunting fabric from Fabric Fixation, Hearts from R.L.S Arthouse, Recycled Rimu Frames from Silvan Gallery

Next Market in Christchurch is the Vintage Encraftment Market.............

and Dunkleys Craft Show is also on the same weekend.........

And always remember...........

Source

Craft Love Festival - it's here!

 6pm to 9pm

 at Mairehau High School hall.

The day of the Festival has finally arrived!  Here is a wee sneak peek list of who is going to be there - Check out the Facebook Page and the Website for more details (and lots and lots of pics!)

Locket 

Piece - For Creative Minds

Crazy Birds

Pepin

Little Fritter Design

Pretty Birds

Fabric Fixation

Genevieve Robinson - Stylish Handkerchiefs & Accessories

Buttoflies

Clay & Clay Doll

Denise Alty

Art by Ira3

Les Pommes Rouge

Once Upon a Time

Ameliorate

Little Drop Design

Rosie Miller 

Michael & Maisie

Stitchology

Rose in Thorns

In My Backyard

Dolls Clothing Co

Green Jean

Sly Fox

Just a Little Bit Cute

Crazy Cake Girls

Stone Artz

StudiOstar

Hello Lovely

Muse 

All Your Stars Are Out

RePurpose Me

Wired Love

Paper Chains

Ami - Henna & Beauty

Mosaica Group

Mad Milli Designs

The Red Delicious Journey

justalittlebitcute will be inside - hope to see you there and make sure you come and say hello!  

the last market for the year

Yesterday in Amberley was the last market of the year, its been an interesting and fun experience making and creating things and selling them to those who love something a little bit cute.  The inspiration tanks are running a bit low at the moment but as always I am already thinking of the next step!  I have a few ideas and a few ( I say a few but I have many!) Pinterest boards but would love to hear from you if any ideas that you would love to see made.  I am also thinking of getting a few craft supplies for next year to sell, so if you think of anything in that dept. let me know, I'm always keen to get some fresh ideas and add those to the list.

Thank you to my partner in crime, Jemma who has helped me with the creating, merchandising, setting up, packing down and keeping me company at the Markets, it wouldn't have been as much fun without you.  And thank you to my loyal readers, followers, buyers and fellow crafters for all your help and inspiration, its been a blast.

just a little bit cute went to craft market

Well it's been a crazy month with lots going on around here, just a little bit cute officially went to market and I will be going to a few more.  It was a great night at Shop Me Pretty in Sumner and I enjoyed meeting other crafties and fellow stallholders.  I will be posting about them in future posts! These photos are what I have made so far and there is plenty more in the pipeline.  It all started with a few baby food jars and has snowballed from there, a little bit of recycling combined with a little bit of creativity = just a little bit cute!  Enjoy having a look and if you would like anything please comment below or email me at justalittlebitcute@xtra.co.nz

I am also in the process of setting up a facebook page but these things take time so I will keep you posted for it's launch.  On that note have a happy weekend everyone and if you are in Christchurch there is the Craft Invaders Market on Saturday at CPIT, all the details are here- https://www.facebook.com/#!/thecraftcollectivenz

Shop Me Pretty

Shop Me Pretty is a new night market that has popped up in Christchurch on a monthly basis.  The first one was held at St Barnabas Church last night and was just a little bit cute - a variety of stallholders and not too much of the same which was quite nice ( I didn't have the dilemma of deciding what to buy, because there wasn't so much that I couldn't decide on anything - this can happen alot!)

 I love Pretty Birds Jewellery (finally made a decision on a necklace - Thanks Lee & Jemma) check out Lee's beautiful designs at https://www.facebook.com/PrettyBirdsCreations

Kate M Handmade - loved the vintage fabrics esp. the polka dots! check more out at www.katem.co.nz 

Buttoflies - very cute hair clips, ties, buttons, magnets etc - https://www.facebook.com/ButtofliesNZ

Pretty Pear - beautiful earrings made from sterling silver, check them out at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Pear/194882497238848

Mudbird - beautiful ceramics as usual - www.mudbird.co.nz 

Forget Me Knots fabrics - loved the fabrics, that was actually quite hard to decide, so many cute ones! 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Forget-Me-Knots/170826126299590

Takataka - love their wall decals and lots of other little treasures, the felt hearts were so cute! 

http://www.takataka.co.nz/

I hope I have enticed you for the next one, here are some dates for the next two, hope to see you there!
Just a little bit cute might make an appearance, you never know!
18th May - Ohoka Hall
26th June - West Melton Community Centre